American Gothic Cross Stitch Pattern - Grant Wood
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Pattern Details:
- PatternKeeper Compatible
- Five finished sizes to choose from
- Regular and large print charts included
- Detailed instructions and floss amount conversion chart included
- Full stitches only - no half or quarters stitches, no backstitching
Recreate one of the most iconic images in American art with our American Gothic Cross Stitch Pattern. This full-coverage design is based on Grant Wood’s 1930 masterpiece, widely recognized as a defining image of rural America during the Great Depression. The painting depicts a stern-faced farmer holding a pitchfork, standing beside his daughter, in front of a simple Gothic-style farmhouse.
About the Painting:
American Gothic is perhaps the most famous painting by Grant Wood, a prominent figure in the American Regionalist movement. The work has often been interpreted as a representation of the traditional, hardworking values of rural America, capturing a somber yet resilient vision of life during the economic hardships of the 1930s. The painting’s dark, meticulous details contrast the stoic expressions of the farmer and his daughter with the intricate patterns of the house and the background.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an art lover, or an experienced stitcher, this pattern offers a rewarding and satisfying project. Bring the powerful symbolism of American Gothic to life with your own hands and create a timeless piece of American art for your collection.
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Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
238w x 288h stitches
14 count: 17.00 x 20.57 inches - 432mm x 523mm
18 count: 13.22 x 16.00 inches - 336mm x 406mm
20 count: 11.90 x 14.40 inches - 302mm x 366mm
22 count: 10.82 x 13.09 inches - 275mm x 333mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 76 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
268w x 324h stitches
14 count: 19.14 x 23.14 inches - 486mm x 588mm
18 count: 14.89 x 18.00 inches - 378mm x 457mm
20 count: 13.40 x 16.20 inches - 340mm x 411mm
22 count: 12.18 x 14.73 inches - 309mm x 374mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
298w x 360h stitches
14 count: 21.29 x 25.71 inches - 541mm x 653mm
18 count: 16.56 x 20.00 inches - 421mm x 508mm
20 count: 14.90 x 18.00 inches - 378mm x 457mm
22 count: 13.55 x 16.36 inches - 344mm x 416mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
358w x 432h stitches
14 count: 25.57 x 30.86 inches - 650mm x 784mm
18 count: 19.89 x 24.00 inches - 505mm x 610mm
20 count: 17.90 x 21.60 inches - 455mm x 549mm
22 count: 16.27 x 19.64 inches - 413mm x 499mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
387w x 468h stitches
14 count: 27.64 x 33.43 inches - 702mm x 849mm
18 count: 21.50 x 26.00 inches - 546mm x 660mm
20 count: 19.35 x 23.40 inches - 491mm x 594mm
22 count: 17.59 x 21.27 inches - 447mm x 540mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
